Today at a Glance: March 6, 2013

The Senate resumes consideration of the nomination of Caitlin J. Halligan to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. At 10:30 a.m., the chamber will vote on a motion to invoke cloture and limit debate on Halligan’s nomination.

The House considers a bill that includes a continuing resolution for government spending for the remainder of fiscal 2013 as well as Defense and Military Construction-VA appropriations measures.

Senate

Convenes at 9:30 a.m.

Roll call votes expected.

Judicial Nomination — Caitlin J. Halligan for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

Armed Services holds a hearing on U.S. Central Command;, U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Transportation Command in review of the defense authorization request for fiscal 2014. 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn

Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises holds a hearing on the roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the 2008 financial crisis. 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade holds a hearing on U.S. auto manufacturing. 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn

House Administration holds a hearing to hear from committee chairmen and ranking members on their requests for funding the operations of their committees for the 113th Congress. 10:30 a.m., 1310 Longworth

Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing on patient wait times at the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1:30 p.m., 334 Cannon